Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

It’s no secret, I love cookies! I’m sure you’re already privy to this little tidbit of information, but I thought I’d mention it again for good measure.

It all started when I met this very talented actress/food blogger, Kayle of The Cooking Actress. Her cookie obsession is down right infectious. I go to her site just to ogle all of her mouth-watering cookies, wishing I could reach through my computer screen and munch on a few. Oh, if only that were possible.

When I’m craving a quick treat, I whip up a quick batch of cookies. They’re the closest thing to instant gratification you’re going to get, which is probably why they’re my go-to snack.

Stir, scoop, bake, eat. It’s as simple as that.

Since I tend to eat above and beyond my fair share of cookies, I decided to develop a cookie recipe that was both delicious and healthy…because there’s no point eating something healthy if it’s not delicious, right?

What came out of my oven the other day is the epitome of healthy cookie recipes. If I didn’t tell you they were healthy, you’d never know it.

I made these cookies for my Mom-mom and Pop-pop. My grandmother is diabetic, so she has to watch her sugar and carbohydrate intake, and my grandfather struggles with high blood pressure, so he watches just about everything he puts into his system.

Since they’re always complaining that I make them fat, I decided to develop a recipe that not only tasted delicious, but was good for them as well. The result surpassed my expectations. Who knew a healthy cookie could taste so good.

Now when I’m in the mood for a snack, I reach for one of these guilt-free cookies.

My dad isn’t much into sweets, but he fell in love with these. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought he would have liked these cookies. My mom called me shortly after my grandparents left to travel back home to tell me that dad really likes the cookies. She told me that they were gone, and that I needed to make more for day. “Whoa, wait. My dad? No way! Does he know they’re healthy?” was my response. “No, he doesn’t, and we’re not going to tell him,” she said.

The secret is out of the bag now!

Since that call from my mom 3 weeks ago, I’ve made him 3 batches of these cookies. I’m now his personal baker. Anytime the cookies get low, I get a call to replenish them.

Ring Ring Sweetheart, we are down to our last two. They are now my go to healthy snack so double up! When I take one Dad says “Hey, they are mine.” He needs to learn to share, lol.. Thanks, we love you bunches!

Okay that is adorable, I love that you get calls for refills on your sweet treats from your family!! It is crazy to see healthy and cookies in the same area, but they do sound healthy and delicious! A healthy cookie is perfect for this traveling girl! Hugs, Terra

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These sound amazing and I would love to make them for my dad who is a diabetic with high blood pressure. Do you happen to have the nutritional info because my mom won’t let me bring them into the house without it. Thanks!

Making these!! Like, I’m talking… tomorrow! I’ve been thinking about these cookies since you posted a teaser on Facebook and they sound fantastic! I’m going to make a WowButter version since my 3-year old can’t have peanuts and I’m so excited to taste these little beauties. Mmm!!

Found this post through Pinterest. Have 3 ripe organic bananas sitting on the counter and was wondering what I could make with them and wanted it to be at least somewhat healthy…think I’ll give these a try!

Found you on Pintrest and can’t wait to make these cookies! Do you think they would work well with organic natural peanut butter (aka no added sugar)? I know most cookie recipes say not to use the good peanut butter because it’s not as sweet. Any thoughts on how it might work in this recipe?

Hi Deb! Thank you so much for visiting and taking the time to leave a comment. I love hearing what my readers think about my recipes. I’m happy to hear that you love the cookies. I hope the potluck guests love them, too. Have a lovely weekend!

I just made these. They are delicious! I used vanilla Greek yogurt instead of plain, natural peanut butter, chopped up dark chocolate, and an extra half of a banana for extra taste. They came out great :)